In the meantime,
In the outer border of the wilderness, four people are resting together. Among them were two mages and two knights. They were resting after battling a group of low-level goblins, which were threats from the training stage.
They belonged to the group of Darian Velastra, heir of the powerful Velastra family—a respected house known for its legacy in arcane research, magical trade, and quiet influence. The head of the family, Lord Elric Velastra, was a master-level mage and one of the most influential figures in the region. His son, Darian, had only recently awakened but carried the full weight of his family's expectations.
What most people didn't realize was that the Velastra family also operated a low-ranked guild, quietly tucked beneath their noble reputation. Officially registered as a C-rank guild, the Velastra Guild appeared unimpressive. But in truth, it was for hunting and resource-gathering operations
